Crossing the Northern Alps of Japan
Shinhotaka Ropeway
Introducing the Shinhotaka Ropeway, where you can enjoy the magnificent beauty of nature, combining the rugged peaks and deep valleys of the Northern Alps of Japan.
Shinhotaka Ropeway consists of the 1st Ropeway and the 2nd Ropeway, and since it is a round-trip ticket from Shinhotaka Onsen Station to Nishihotakaguchi Station, you don’t have to buy a separate return ticket, which is convenient! You can enjoy the great outdoors at Nabedaira Kogen Station, and enjoy foot baths and shopping at Shirakabadaira Station, so enjoy your trip to Gifu Prefecture with the even more enjoyable Shinhotaka Ropeway.
Japan's only
Two-story ropeway
Take a ride on Japan's only double-decker ropeway and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Northern Japan Alps. Shinhotaka Ropeway allows everyone from children to seniors to comfortably travel up to 2,000m above sea level and enjoy the scenery! What's more, the spectacular view from the observation deck at the top of Nishihotaka Station has earned it two stars from the Michelin Green Guide, which selects places where you can enjoy traveling while preserving nature and culture.
There are also various events, such as a clean walking trail and stargazing, so please use Shinhotaka Ropeway to make lots of memories. Click here to see event information
Ropeway Usage Guide
1. Take the ropeway from Shinhotaka Onsen Station to Nabedaira Kogen Station.
2. From Nabedaira Kogen Station, walk to Shirakabadaira Station and transfer.
3. Take the ropeway from Shirakabadaira Station to Nishi-Hotakaguchi Station.
Ropeway Facility Guide
Shinhotaka Onsen Station
: Shinhotaka Onsen Station, the ropeway departure station, has restaurants selling meals like curry and ramen, desserts, and even a souvenir shop. Be sure to stop by before you leave!
Shirakabadaira Station
: Here, you can enjoy a foot bath while looking out at the second ropeway. They also sell bread, pudding, and drinks, so why not enjoy them together?
Nishihotakaguchi Station
: The 1st and 2nd floors are the station, the 3rd floor is a store, the 4th floor is a restaurant, and the rooftop is an observation deck. It boasts an outstanding view, as it was awarded 2 stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan. Have a great time at Nishihotakaguchi Station, which is full of things to see and do.
You can also check detailed information about the facility on the official website .
address :
Shinhotaka Ropeway
710-7 Okuhida Onsengo Kansaka, Takayama, Gifu 506-1421 Japan
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Operating hours:
Ropeway 1 Departs every hour at 00 and 30 minutes
Ropeway 2 Departs every 15 and 45 minutes
* The total time required for the 1st and 2nd ropeways is approximately 25 minutes (one way).
Operating days:
Open 24/7
* However, please check the official website before making a reservation as operation may be suspended in case of bad weather or regular maintenance.
710-7 Okuhida Onsengo Kansaka, Takayama, Gifu 506-1421 일본
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